SUGARED DATE SQUARES 
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. chopped dates

Temperature 350 degrees. Time 30-35 minutes. Pan size 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch. Yield approximately 35 (2 inch) squares. Preheat oven.

Cream butter thoroughly. Add sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Add eggs; mix well. Combine dry ingredients, gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in dates. (Dough will be stiff.) Pat into a buttered jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and bake. Cool 5 minutes, cut into squares.

 

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